Engineering Psychology

For twenty years NMSU has had one of the most respected programs in Engineering Psychology. The program is accredited by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.

Traditionally, our program has emphasized the importance of being able to:

• design, analyze, and interpret empirical research
• incorporate research findings into principles of human performance
• apply these principles to the design, use, and maintenance of human-machine-environment systems

Degree Requirements

Masters Degree:36 credit hours, thesis and defense (including qualifying exam), no practical experience required.

Nonthesis option: no

Completion time: two years

Doctorate Degree: 40-70 credit hours (determined by committee), comprehensive exam, dissertation and defense, internship or co-op is recommended

Completion time: 4 years

Curriculum

Core Courses- Three of the following six are required:
Learning
Sensation & Perception
Cognition
Biopsychology
Social Psychology
Engineering Psychology
Developmental Psychology